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Paperitalo Environmental News
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Petition started by Wake Forest Elementary parents sparks heating fixes at school
WAKE COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) -- Fixes to heating issues are coming to Wake Forest Magnet Elementary School after parents say a petition circulated in the community caught the attention of district leaders.
Parents said heating and cooling issues plagued the … Friday, February 20, 2026 11:08 pm EST
| | | Upgrade facilities at Erica’s Fairy Forest - cllrs urge
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Fri 20 Feb 2026, 11:47 PM
Wheelchair users are being prevented from enjoying the popular Erica’s Fairy Forest attraction at Halton’s Amenity in Cootehill, close to the Monaghan/Cavan border, because of the poor condition of the pedestrian … Friday, February 20, 2026 11:08 pm EST
| | | Intel's next chapter in Oregon: What it means for jobs, investment and the state economy Intel has anchored Oregon's Silicon Forest for decades, but deep layoffs and years of turbulence have raised questions about its long-term stability.
Intel has anchored Oregon's Silicon Forest for decades, but deep layoffs and years of turbulence have raised questions about its long-term stability.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Intel remains Oregon's largest private employer, even after deep layoffs and … Friday, February 20, 2026 11:08 pm EST
| | | Georgia Arbor Day: Why trees are vital for the state's economy and environment
Feb. 20, 2026, 4:03 a.m. ET
Georgia's forest industry has a $40 billion economic impact, with 22 million acres of commercially forested timberland.
Trees offer numerous benefits, including cleaning the air, reducing stress, and preventing soil erosion. … Friday, February 20, 2026 11:08 pm EST
| | | Environmentalists oppose forest land takeover for Wayanad Medical College
Wayanad: The Wayanad Prakrithi Samrakshana Samithi (WPSS) has opposed the state government's proposal to take over 11.2778 hectares (28 acres) of forest land at Ambukuthi near Mananthavady for the permanent campus of the medical college. It is … Friday, February 20, 2026 11:08 pm EST
| | | New Survival Game on Steam is Similar to The Forest, But Colder and Deadlier
When it comes to brutal survival experiences, few titles compare to The Forest in their presentation, tone, and tension. Attempting to stay alive in the unforgiving wilderness while its cannibalistic natives observe and threaten players is an immense … Friday, February 20, 2026 11:08 pm EST
| | | Environment groups join forces to call for ‘environmental reset’ – Greenpeace/Forest + Bird/WWF
Aotearoa’s leading environmental organisations are urging all political parties to make nature and climate an election priority and calling for an urgent ‘environmental reset’ in the first 100 days of the next Government.
Launching a joint policy roadmap … Friday, February 20, 2026 11:08 pm EST
| | | Building bridges at Lake Forest College
Writer’s note: This article comes from my own experiences navigating cultural differences at Lake Forest College. By sharing conversations and stories from fellow students, I hope to spark curiosity and encourage more open dialogue about how we connect, … Friday, February 20, 2026 11:08 pm EST
| | | Interview: Eye of Melian Talk ‘Forest of Forgetting’
Eye of Melian’s sophomore album, and first with Napalm Records, Forest of Forgetting, drops February 20. Split between Finland, the Netherlands, and the United States, it took a special set of logistics to get everything just right. Luckily, we live in the … Friday, February 20, 2026 11:08 pm EST
| | | Community Leaders Unite to Enhance Urban Forest at Ralph B. Clark Regional Park
Representatives from nine Orange County community organizations join OC Parks officials on a sunny February morning at Ralph B. Clark Regional Park, ceremonially breaking ground to plant one of 40 new trees donated to strengthen and diversify the park’s … Friday, February 20, 2026 11:08 pm EST
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